Green Park Inn

9239 Valley Blvd

Blowing Rock, NC 28605

(828) 414-9230

Green Park Inn - Full service National Historic Register hotel continuously operated since 1891, with Laurel Room restaurant, fully licensed Divide Tavern, pool, massage services, and spacious public areas all in their original Victorian design. This imposing Queen Anne structure offers a variety of room types including private balcony suites overlooking the golf course and mountains beyond. Grand Ballroom, Garden Room and other event spaces for up to 200 guests. Fully renovated and restored in 2010. Experience the grandeur of a bygone era. Built straddling the Eastern Continental Divide just 3 miles south on 321 from the Blowing Rock/Boone exit. Wireless internet throughout, new telephone system, large screen CATV HDTVs, full complimentary breakfast, 80 rooms. www.GreenParkInn.com (828) 414-9230.

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